This bill requires the State Police to notify local law enforcement agencies when certain prohibited individuals attempt to purchase firearms or ammunition. Specifically, if a retail dealer conducts a National Instant Criminal Background Check and a person is denied due to being prohibited from purchasing, owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition, the Superintendent of State Police must inform the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality where the individual resides. In cases where there is no municipal law enforcement agency, the superintendent will notify the appropriate commanding officer with jurisdiction over that area. The bill also reinforces existing laws that prohibit individuals with serious crime convictions or those subject to domestic violence restraining orders from obtaining firearms.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the qualifications and requirements for firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits, including a mandate for applicants to complete a firearms safety course within four years prior to application, with exemptions for certain individuals like law enforcement officers and veterans. It establishes a process for appealing denied applications and specifies that identification cards must include a color photograph and be electronically linked to the holder's fingerprints. The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring that law enforcement is informed of potential violations by individuals legally barred from firearm possession, and it is set to take effect immediately upon passage.